Chapter 148: Arrangements!
Erza was always like this. Even if what she said sounded far-fetched, she truly believed it with all her heart.
Mira chuckled. "Maybe Erza really does believe she passed the S-Class exam thanks to sheer perseverance."
"Of course I do!" Erza nodded without hesitation. Then she glanced over, puzzled. "Mira, wasn't that what you believed too?"
"Oh my... maybe so." Mira wasn't shy about reminiscing these days. She smiled and nodded in agreement.
Rhodes watched her and thought her expression seemed to say, "Erza's innocence is... oddly endearing."
But not everyone was feeling cheerful. Cana, after a long break from drinking, picked up her barrel again, took a few large gulps, and then stumbled over to the counter.
"I... I think I want to quit the guild."
She sounded completely dejected and even let out a hiccup mid-sentence.
Erza saw the look on her face and didn't have the heart to lecture her. "Cana," she said softly, "no matter what, saying you want to quit... that's going too far."
"But I've failed the S-Class exam three times!" Cana pointed accusingly at each of them. "Erza... Mira... and Mystogun! Why do I always get matched up with monsters like you?"
"Please don't point at me when you mention Mystogun," Rhodes muttered, then offered gently, "Look on the bright side. None of those 'monsters' are competing this year. If you're selected again, this might finally be your year."